Patrick Connell, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Keele, Uk

- Module leader for two first year modules from 2016 - 2024 which introduced students to electricity and magnetism, and the classical and quantum properties of matter, respectively. - Second Year 'Problems Class'/'Physics Practice Class' leader from 2016 - 2024.- Co-ran the second year physics numerical methods projects class by designing, supervising and marking student projects that utilised Python, NumPy, and SciPy for six years (2018 to 2023 inclusive). - Developed materials and… Show more - Module leader for two first year modules from 2016 - 2024 which introduced students to electricity and magnetism, and the classical and quantum properties of matter, respectively. - Second Year 'Problems Class'/'Physics Practice Class' leader from 2016 - 2024.- Co-ran the second year physics numerical methods projects class by designing, supervising and marking student projects that utilised Python, NumPy, and SciPy for six years (2018 to 2023 inclusive). - Developed materials and ran tutorials for a mathematical physics and analytical mechanics module for one year (2018).- Admissions Tutor for Physics and Astrophysics for about six years from 2018-2024. This involved co-ordinating the staff and student volunteer rota for university open days/applicant visit days, reviewing marketing material and occasionally applications, and liaising with the University Admissions team.- First Year Maths tutorial leader (2016 - 2024).- Recorded videos for asynchronous teaching during the Covid lockdowns, and held online teaching sessions.- In this role I have used the following software: Gimp (a graphics manipulation software package), Camtasia, PowerPoint, Word, LaTeX, Python, Numpy, SciPy and SageMath (a computer aided mathematics software package).Current interests: Control Theory, Finite Element Analysis/Method, Computational Fluid Dynamics Show less

Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

- Lectured 1st and 2nd year physics. Assisted 4th year astrophysics with their final year projects. - Taught an introductory physics course to adults returning to education - Tutored first year undergraduate physics tutorials - Demonstrated physics labs - Tutored an introductory computational physics course (using C++)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

• Lectured and taught first-year university general physics (lectures and labs)• Prepared power point presentations• Created, administered and marked assignments and exams • Managed student marks• Responded to questions from students• Attended physics department meetings

Combermere, Ontario, Canada

• Animal husbandry • General farm duties

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Food preparation • Cleaned duties • Served meals

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

• Instructed physics and math at senior secondary level to people upgrading their education• Prepared power point presentations• Instructed and set up physics labs• Created, administered and marked assignments and exams• Kept a record of student marks and assigned final grades • Responded to questions from students

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

• Instructed physics and math at senior secondary level to people upgrading their education• Prepared quality power point presentations• Instructed and set up physics labs• Created, administered and marked assignments and exams • Kept a record of student marks and assigned final grades• Responded to questions from students

Camrose, Alberta, Canada

• Lectured and taught first-year university general physics and introductory calculus• Prepared power point presentations• Instructed physics labs• Created, administered, and marked assignments and exams• Kept a record of student marks and assigned final grades• Responded to questions from students

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Collaborated with others on physics research projects• Prepared and submitted research for publication• Presented at international conferences• Utilized different software packages in the conducting and presenting of research, e.g. a computer aided mathematics software program and an image editing program• Employed my own initiative when debugging problems in my research• Supervised and instructed students in physics labs• Kept a record of student marks• Utilized… Show more • Collaborated with others on physics research projects• Prepared and submitted research for publication• Presented at international conferences• Utilized different software packages in the conducting and presenting of research, e.g. a computer aided mathematics software program and an image editing program• Employed my own initiative when debugging problems in my research• Supervised and instructed students in physics labs• Kept a record of student marks• Utilized my problem solving skills to help students at a physics help centre Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Used strong interpersonal skills to recruit volunteers for various positions • Trained people to carry out recruited positions• Entrusted with minding financial contributions

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Served as on-call residence life assitant to address emergency issues when the housing office was closed• Worked as part of a team of six• Listened to the personal problems of some residents and directed them to the resources available • Liaised with university housing services in the aftermath of emergency situations

Ph.D., Physics

M.Sc., Mathematical Physics

B.Sc., Theoretical Physics

Activities and Societies: Member of the Literary and Historical Society (a debating club), the Law Society (a debating club).